GUINEA-BISSAU IP GUIDEWest Africa | OAPI Member
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau was the first of the former Portuguese African territories to become independent in 1974. This West African state is bordered to the north by Senegal, to the east and south by Guinea, and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean.
Area: 36 125 km2
Population: 1,815,698
Capital: Bissau
Currency: CFA Franc
GDP: $2.851 billion (2016)
Trade Marks
Trade mark protection is obtainable only in terms of the Bangui Agreement by way of a filing with the OAPI IP office.
Patents
Patent protection is obtainable only in terms of the Bangui Agreement by way of a filing with the OAPI IP office.
Designs
Design protection is obtainable only in terms of the Bangui Agreement by way of a filing with the OAPI IP office.
Copyright
Provision is made for copyright protection in OAPI member countries in terms of the Bangui Agreement.
Plant Breeders' Rights
Provision is made for plant breeders’ rights to be obtained in terms of the Bangui Agreement by way of a filing with the OAPI office.
